Explore the Family Name Reinsel
The meaning of Reinsel
Probably from a pet form of German Rein or Reins parallel to Leitzel and Reitzel using the diminutive -el.
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How common is the last name Reinsel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Reinsel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Its ranking fell from 51,680th in 2000 to 53,802nd in 2010, which represents a change of -4.11%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 378 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, exhibiting a growth rate of 1.59%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #53,802 | -4.11% |
| Count | 378 | 384 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reinsel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most people with the surname Reinsel identify as White. In 2000, 97.62% identified as White, and this proportion increased slightly to 98.18% in 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.32% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years. Furthermore, no one reported having two or more races during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 98.18% | 0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |